RHS RUGBY

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I S S U E 20: 2 5 J U L Y 2012 U15 Tournament Team 2012 The team to compete in the South Island Secondary Schools Junior Rugby Tournament has been selected and is as follows: Name Form Class Name Form Class Churchill, Conor 10SDB Kenny, Zack 10RMN Cooke, Matt 10RMN McCallum, Patrick 10LLH Couch, Todd 10NWL McCallum, Ryan 11MSI Cox, Jared 9LGM McClintock, Matthew 10SDB Duckworth, Luke 10MBI Mulholland, Harry 10LDS Dyer, Cameron 11RMM Peseta, Moresby 10STR Fordyce, Jack 10RBL Salton, Robbie 11SSZ Gardner, George 10HHT Sim, Josh 10RMN Gray, Jordan 10STR Smith, Rhys 10SDB Howe, Jack 10SMD Wicksteed, Ben 10LDS Jenkins, Kerran 10STR Wilson-Bairds, Naaria 10LDS Kennett-Smith, Jaydan 10MBI Wunderink, Caleb 10MBI The U15 tournament team will play two games prior to the South Island Secondary Schools Tournament, the first against Ashburton College on Tuesday 21st August as part of the annual exchange, and the second against Lincoln College on Wednesday 29th August, kick-off 3. 15 p.m.

WELLINGTON 1ST XV TRIP

Both teams pictured at Takapuwahia Marae. Kori Jones (Captain) is holding the ‘Caleb Church – Curtis Tui Memorial Trophy’

Tauhara College are from Taupo and the two sides first met in 2009 at the Southern Skies tournament in Brisbane. Tauhara visited Rangiora in 2010 and the first game for the Memorial Trophy was played. Caleb played for the RHS 1st XV in 2007 and was tragically killed in a car accident in 2009. Curtis Tui was a member of the Tauhara side but lost his battle with cancer in 2009. Both sides are keen to honour these players and build the ‘Traditional’ fixture between the schools.

The game, played at Mana College in Porirua, was played in windy conditions and Rangiora had the wind at their backs in the first half but were unable to take full advantage due to many handling errors and tough Tauhara defence. With the game in the balance at 3-0 to Rangiora a much stronger 2nd half effort was required. Leading from the front captain Kori Jones orchestrated a forward dominated game and patiently built pressure and territory. Two tries were scored as a result and the final score 13-0 to Rangiora. Try Scorers – Brandon Wentworth and Daniel Wills. Penalty to Freeman Eder.

‘It’s great to be building a history with Tauhara College. They are in a very similar position to Rangiora in that they are building a 1st XV and Rugby culture at their school. Both teams stayed together on the Marae and the experience gained was priceless’ said Manager Kerry Sullivan.

PRESS CUP – vs Waimea College 30/6 Waimea College set up their 13-5 win with a very good opening period in which they dominated possession and territory. Within the first 10 minutes they had scored through their hard working forward pack and banked a 3 point penalty as Rangiora again struggled to get out of first gear from the kick-off.

There were some bright patches in the first half but unable to get game patterns going the RHS side couldn’t hold possession for long enough to build any pressure and dogged defence from both sides meant that at times the game appeared very untidy.

After some strong words at halftime the home side up their efforts and began to look like a team as they strung together some good passages of play. With the forwards finally playing with some urgency the Waimea side began to go backwards and the result was a well taken try to prop Wiremu Puha-Tirikatene. At 5-8 the game was there for either side to take. Play centred on the middle of the field and defences held until Waimea took advantage of a defensive lapse that allowed their winger to score in the corner. 5-13.

With renewed energy Waimea were organised in defence and smart with ball in hand. As the clock ran down it was Rangiora who had to chase the game and although they looked likely to break the Waimea line on numerous occasions poor decisions and strong defence prevented this from happening.

Next game: Saturday 28th July, vs Nayland College at Nayland College, Stoke Kick-off 12 noon

Girls XV

Division 2 Played Won Lost Drawn For Against Bonus Points RANGIORA 5 5 0 0 233 46 5 25 ST. MARGARET'S 4 3 1 0 150 32 4 16 DARFIELD- ELLESMERE 4 1 3 0 32 236 1 5 MERCY SCHOOLS 5 0 5 0 32 123 2 2

Pictured here Holly Newbury (right), Britney Blackler (below) and Tyler Courtney (below right) last Wednesday playing Ellesmere/Darfield. RHS won 106-5.

2nd XV Standings Team Played Won Lost Drawn For Against Bonus Points RICCARTON 6 5 0 1 184 51 5 28 ST. THOMAS 6 4 1 1 153 89 4 22 AREA SCHOOLS 6 4 2 0 183 36 5 21 PAPANUI 6 4 2 0 143 85 5 21 DARFIELD 6 1 5 0 71 171 3 7 RANGIORA 6 1 5 0 31 155 1 5 ELLESMERE 6 1 5 0 37 132 1 5 JUNIOR BOYS – GOLD (Year 10) and GREEN (Year 9) Standings Division 1 Played Won Lost Drawn For Against Bonus Points RANGIORA GOLD 7 7 0 0 214 30 7 35 HORNBY 5 4 1 0 173 56 6 22 LINCOLN 6 3 3 0 123 144 4 20 DARFIELD 7 3 4 0 129 237 3 15 RICCARTON 5 0 5 0 51 198 1 1 Division 2 Played Won Lost Drawn For Against Bonus Points ELLESMERE 4 2 2 0 90 64 5 17 CASHMERE 6 3 3 0 165 160 3 15 RANGIORA GREEN 5 1 4 0 71 170 3 7 CATHEDRAL 5 1 4 0 33 152 1 5

RHS 1st XV Sponsor Profile

Company Name: Kitchen Studio Christchurch

Contact: Philip Vink and Christine Brown Location: 447a Blenheim Road, Middleton, Christchurch Description of product/service: We provide retail sales and installation services for kitchen cabinets, bench tops and appliances.

We provide full kitchen solutions starting from personal, in-home consultation and design, though to project management and installation.

Our business started in Canterbury 30 years ago and is now a nationwide co-operative covering 17 branches from Whangarei to Invercargill. All our cabinet products are supported by 10 a year warranty plus lifetime guarantees on the hardware fitted.

Our designers can also assist with other home projects as well.

Connection to Rangiora High School: Through Jim Gilbert, First XV coach Reason for sponsoring 1st XV: Interested in raising company brand and profile in North Canterbury and the wider Canterbury region.

NEXT MONDAY 30TH JULY

Don’t forget to get in this week to book your team in the 1st XV Quiz Night, to be held next Monday 30th July at Monteiths Rangiora. It is a really social, fun night out all the while supporting the 1st XV. Tickets are $10 head. So get together a team of 6-8 people and sign up/pay at the Payments counter in the Student Office or call Sarah on 0274 306 153. There are a limited number of teams so don’t miss out.

RHS 1st XV Player Profile

Name Jono Wright Year Year 13 House Sheppard Preferred Position Flanker Previous Club Ashley, Ohoka Rugby player you Matt Todd – great tackler and runner with the admire & why ball Most memorable Being a part of the Ohoka U16 team winning Rugby moment the final Favourite Food Chicken Nuggets Favourite music Punk Other sports played Basketball, touch, cricket, netball Playing guitar, sing and play guitar in a band, Interests/hobbies swimming

Other useful info Drive a Mazda 325

RHS 1st XV would like to thank both Lyn Sparks and The SportShop Rangiora for donating the 2012 match balls.